Factual error: In the scene at Idlewild airport, the actors walk past the rear of an easily identified 1965 Chevy Impala. Occasionally Chevrolet introduced vehicles early, but never two years early.
Goodfellas (1990)
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Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Paul Sorvino, Lorraine Bracco
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I watched this movie on Netflix.
Goodfellas is another one of those old classics that was on my list of shame, having never seen it. Since it is going to be leaving Netflix on May 1st (2020), I decided to go for it.
It was pretty good, a nice look into gangster life of that era with some great performances all around. I didn't think it was an amazing film, but it was good. Had I seen it younger, I might have liked it more...? Maybe? Not saying I didn't like it, but I don't think it's 5 stars worthy.
It's really long, in fact the first night I started it I was too tired and quit after 40 minutes. Came back and finished the rest the next night.
I do like some gangster movies. In fact Road to Perdition is one of my favorite films. Just this one I thought was OK.
Mistake Status: Saw a few in my watch. This isn't the kind of movie I'd be keen to revisit for mistake purposes.
More mistakes in Goodfellas
Henry Hill: Jimmy was the kind of guy that rooted for bad guys in the movies.
Trivia: The lines in the scene at Tommy's house where his mother makes dinner for them were entirely improvised by the actors.
Question: In the voice over planning the Lufthansa heist. It's said that Joe Budda and Frenchy were supposed to tie up the guards and keep them from the alarms. Frenchy worked at the airport. No matter if he wore a mask or not, it would be a gigantic risk of being recognized for Frenchy to be anywhere near the guards who work at the same airport. How could this be?
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